Dr. Leanna Duckworth, Director & Veterinarian

“Approach every situation with kindness, compassion and understanding. The ability to be this way is what is so wonderful about being human and it is our responsibility to use our abilities with great care.”

As a child, I felt sad and helpless whenever I came across a sick or injured animal because I didn’t know how to help them. I vowed, when I grew up, I would learn to heal animals. It was a passion that grew in me as I got older and that is why I ended up becoming a vet. Whether it is through preventative health care, aiding an emergency, or comfortably helping an old friend over the Rainbow Bridge with peace and dignity, I know I am making a difference every day. I want each and every client and patient that comes through our door to be happy to see us and know we understand it can be stressful when our companions are sick. We all have pets too and we treat each pet as if they were our own. As I have gotten older, I have really developed a passion for working with scared animals and I, along with my well trained staff, have had amazing success at turning fearful visits into happy ones along the way.

From the age of 12, Leanna worked in veterinary hospitals; first as a volunteer, then as an assistant, and she proceeded to work every position a hospital had to offer for a non-veterinarian. Throughout university she continued to work in clinics and graduated with her B.Sc. (Hons) in 1997. In 2002, she graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and earned a Masters in Leadership at the University of Guelph in 2017. Dr. Duckworth was first a locum at BAH in 2013 and purchased the practice in 2015. She continually seeks further training and education in all aspects of her career so that she may provide the excellence in care she feels all veterinary professionals should strive to achieve. Her passions, aside from the above include: staff management, geriatric medicine, ultrasound and more natural approaches to health where appropriate.

When not at the clinic, she shares her life with her incredible husband, two amazing boys that are taller than her now, a spunky cat she adopted from the humane society named Blackberry, and her beautiful fox red Lab Phoenix.

Dr. Christiane Orsini, Part-Time Veterinary Associate

Dr. Orsini became fascinated with animals at a very young age.  Her passion for animals has blessed her with amazing opportunities for learning and service, including: volunteer work in Brisbane, Australia; Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi; comparative orthopedic research at Mount Sinai hospital in Toronto; "One Health" remote work with Vets Without Borders [Ukraine and Vietnam projects];  offering mentorship for veterinary students and, more recently, practicing telemedicine including speaking engagements at veterinary conferences regionally and nationally.

She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2014 with a primary focus on companion animal medicine. She has experience in both general practice and emergency medicine, specializing in canine and feline medical care. Early in her career, Dr. Christiane has dedicated herself to integrative veterinary medicine. She believes in the body's inherent ability to heal itself and she is passionate about treatment modalities that support the body during this healing process.

She thrives on a holistic-based medical approach for all of her treatment plans for her patients. Offering more solutions for pets and pet parents enhancing quality of life (physically and mentally) and maximizing the human-animal bond between pet parents and their animal family members. She has a keen interest in: acupuncture/acupressure, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine [TCVM] including Chinese herbal medicine and tui-na massage, Western herbal medicine, aromatherapy, nutrition, rehabilitation and energy medicine. She has a zest for learning and is certified in veterinary acupuncture, with formal training in Chinese herbal medicine and integrative canine rehabilitation. 

She loves spending time with her family, friends and of course, her pets! She also has a passion for writing poetry and composing music; as well as sports, yoga, meditation and traveling.

She is so grateful to be a part of this profession and is honoured to dedicate her career to providing healthcare for pets and to improve the veterinary-client-patient relationship.

Dr. Orsini joined BAH in August of 2025 and has quickly become a cheerful driving force in the practice. Her joy for medicine and enthusiasm and love for her patients is contagious! She says joining the amazing veterinary team at Breslau Animal Hospital is a dream come true! Dr. Orsini is so grateful to return to clinical work providing "hands-on" healing. She looks forward to helping your pets heal!

Dr. Harsh Thaker, Restricted License Veterinarian - CPE Candidate

“Honesty and prevention is better than a cure.”

Dr. Thaker is joining us for at least the rest of the year as he prepares to take the nine-part Clinical Proficiency Exam (CPE) which will allow him to practice as a veterinarian in Canada. He has already passed his NAVLE (North-American Veterinary Licensing Exam) and the College of Veterinarians of Ontario’s Jurisprudence Exam. The CPE is the final step. As such, his DVM license falls in the category of “Restricted” license. Dr. Duckworth is overseeing his training at BAH. He will be working under Dr. Orsini and Dr. Duckworth as he gets ready for the CPE and as BAH has been a place of teaching vet students, veterinary technicians, volunteers and students since Dr. Duckworth purchased the hospital in 2015, we are excited to help Dr. Thaker in this process.

Dr. Thaker ‘s love for animals began at a very young age and that love inspired him to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine. His goal with every patient visit is to provide compassion and a thorough and individualized care while ensuring both the pets and their owners feel comfortable. Dr. Thaker’s kind nature has already helped him fit into BAH and the pets respond to him like he has always been here.

Dr. Thaker shares his home with his wife and son. His parents still reside in India, where he is from. He has worked hard to move to Canada and quickly became a resident.

Amanda, Hospital Manager

“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.”

Amanda joined the BAH family in August of 2024 and fit right in immediately. She brings experience both business experience and experience in a few different veterinary clinic environments with her. Amanda has a big heart full of love for all pets, and is just one of the smiling faces you’ll be greeted by when you come to see us. She is always eagerly learning new things, pitching in to help anyone who needs it and is constantly soaking up information to be able to assist you and your fur-babies best!

When she is not at work with us, Amanda shares her home with her lovable fluffball of a dog Moose, and her two cats Minnow and Mya, both gorgeous long haired queens. When she is not brushing her menagerie or vacuuming behind them; she enjoys spending free time outdoors, DIY projects around the house, and spending time with family.

Natalie, Registered Veterinary Technician

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"

Natalie has been with BAH since January of 2023 and hasn’t looked back! She is an excellent RVT and a valued member of the BAH team. She is never afraid to take on the biggest jobs. Her love for the job shines every day. She became an RVT because of her love and passion for helping animals. She grew up on a farm and was always surrounded by all sorts of animals. She enrolled in the University of Guelph - Ridgetown Campus for Veterinary Technology and has been working in the field since graduating in 2013. You will see her playing a vital role in many aspects of the clinic from surgical monitoring, to appointments, assisting the veterinarians, and everything in between.

Her goal for every patient is to be the best advocate for their health and wellbeing while treating them all with love, patience and care. 

When not at work, Natalie enjoys spending her free time outdoors with her husband and two boys that keep her running! She also enjoys going on long walks/hikes, park trips and travelling with her family. Although her home is currently busy enough with her kids, she takes on caring for all her family’s pets handling care and any questions they may bring her.

Owen, Veterinary Assistant/IT Specialist

“Everyday is better if you learn something.”

Owen joined BAH in May of 2021. He came from a place of not knowing anything about veterinary medicine but he had a huge capacity to learn and he did! He soaked up every bit of information that came his way and is now one of the “go-to” people on the team! He aspires to learn new things all the time. He feels the job at BAH has provided him with an opportunity to learn new things every day. He loves the versatility and surprises that working in vet med brings! His goal is to always make any animal feel comfortable and safe during their appointment with us. A relationship with their vet family can be as important as the love they receive at home.

Owen is currently enrolled in university with aspirations to go to med school. He shares his life with his mom and dad.

Maria, Veterinary Receptionist and Assistant

Maria joined BAH in March of 2024. The day of her first interview, she helped with a cat’s C-section and helped revive a kitten. Since then we have loved working alongside her. She brings kindness and professionalism to her position every day and we are so proud of her, especially since she recently found out that she has been admitted to the Ontario Veterinary College and will begin her training as a vet in the fall of 2026!

Maria works mostly on Saturdays but also spends time helping her parents in the family business and works with wild raptors in her spare time.

Rishlyn, Veterinary Receptionist and Assistant

Full Bio Coming Soon!

Rishlyn joined us in May of 2026 but before that, we was a volunteer with us for about 6 months. We were so impressed with the way she pitched in and her cheerful, kind nature that we offered her a job!